5 reasons why Real Madrid will become the first team to retain the Champions League

#1 Winning experience

Real have not disrupted their wining squad from last season

Every season sees new players brought in to complement the existing squad and certain players who are deemed surplus sold. Madrid, however, were surprisingly quiet during the summer transfer window, with Zidane only bringing in Alvaro Morata from Juventus to serve as a backup to his current striking options; the Frenchman has put faith in Los Blancos’ thriving academy to promote from within.

This means that Real Madrid have been contesting with almost the exact same squad as the one that won the competition last season, with the sense of camaraderie and team-spirit that Zidane has created within the squad still running strong. He has implemented a system that has seen everyone thrive and play for each other, with the accusations of selfishness that were being thrown around seemingly a thing of the past.

The squad boasts of those who have won competitions multiple times; Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, Pepe, Luka Modric, Toni Kroos, all seasoned veterans and all boasting considerable experience that could help stem the tide in Los Blancos’ favor when it comes down to those crunch moments. It would be remiss to not mention the manager, Zidane, one of the greatest midfielders of our generation and another who has clocked a vast amount of experience in Europe’s premier competition.

All these factors in tandem will definitely give Los Merengues the edge in their hunt for their 12^th Champions League crown.